Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 16m at 9:34 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:31 am (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 12:00 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:180.41:230.37:08-0.17:000.12:3010:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:000.42:110.37:53-0.17:450.12:2310:21Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:450.43:020.38:40-0.18:340.12:1510:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:340.43:580.39:32-0.19:290.12:0610:37Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:280.44:590.310:270.010:350.11:5810:45First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:320.36:080.311:290.011:570.11:4810:55First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:470.37:160.312:370.01:3811:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:130.38:160.31:300.11:450.01:2611:17Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:340.39:050.32:470.12:440.01:1211:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:410.39:490.33:460.03:360.012:5211:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:380.310:280.44:360.04:210.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:260.311:030.45:190.05:010.12:002:00Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:080.35:570.05:380.12:002:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:460.36:320.06:140.12:002:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:100.41:230.37:050.06:480.12:002:00Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:430.41:590.37:390.07:230.12:002:00Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:170.42:360.38:130.07:590.12:002:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:520.33:140.38:490.08:380.12:002:00Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:290.33:550.39:280.09:230.12:002:00Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:110.34:410.210:090.010:160.12:002:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:000.35:320.210:550.011:200.12:002:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:000.26:260.311:470.02:002:00Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:140.27:190.312:370.112:440.12:002:00Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:350.28:080.31:520.11:420.12:002:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:480.28:540.32:540.12:360.12:002:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:520.39:390.43:480.03:290.12:002:00Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:480.310:250.44:370.04:190.12:002:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:400.311:100.45:24-0.15:080.12:002:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:280.36:10-0.15:560.12:002:00New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:160.36:56-0.16:440.12:002:00New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:440.42:040.37:42-0.17:340.12:002:00Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9495048)

Common Questions About Point Barrow, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Point Barrow, AK today?

Slack tide in Point Barrow, AK is approximately 12:32 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Point Barrow, AK?

Point Barrow, AK is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Point Barrow, AK tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Point Barrow, AK?

Tide predictions for Point Barrow, AK come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Point Barrow, AK?

Tide data for Point Barrow, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9495048. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9495048.

What is the moon phase in Point Barrow, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Point Barrow, AK is Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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